Position of GMKT

In terms of the cost to health services, back problems are right at the top. It is now accepted that one of the main reasons for this is weak back muscles.

Scientific research has shown that 80% of those who were previously resistant to treatment can improve their condition by doing active strengthening therapy for the back muscles.

Members of GMKT Members wish to see machine-based strengthening therapy for back muscles and the entire musculoskeletal system generally available as a medical treatment. It also wishes to see the therapy recognised by health insurers and its cost reimbursed by them.

To achieve these aims, it will be necessary to break down some of the prejudices held by many doctors against the use of training to improve muscle strength.